BLACK FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
of CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
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A non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization
"BFA is committed to our children and our community"
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Chairperson - Jervonya Jones
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Here are some things you can do today to help ensure you child’s academic success:

1.Present a positive attitude about education

2.Structure you child’s time; restrict TV, video games, computer, etc.

3.Tutor, assist and monitor the completion and submittal of homework.

4.Discuss school matters daily

5.Read to your child daily

6.Listen to your child read daily

7.Get to know your child’s friends.

8.Have fun with your child – exploring computers, books, libraries,
  museums, traveling, etc.

9.Catch your child “doing right” and offer praise/rewards.

10.Help your child develop a written plan for top grades through goal
    setting

11.Enforce a healthy eating and sleeping regimen

12. Keep immunizations up to date

13.Help you child win attendance awards be being on time daily

14.Encourage curiosity

15.Be patient. Academic excellence takes time and consistency

16.Instill cultural pride in your child.